- President's Quality Excellence Award
- The Howard Johnson Express Inn - Lakewood, Washington is located 20 minutes South of Sea Tac Airport between Tacoma and Olympia - just minutes to famous attractions such as: Lakewood Gardens, Thornwood Castle, McChord A.F.B. and Museum, Ft. Lewis Army Post and Museum and the National Guard Armory, Pt. Defiance Park - Zoo - Aquarium - Railroad Museum and Old Fort Nisqually that was originally constructed by the Hudson Bay Fur Trading Company overlooking the World Famous Narrows Bridge/Galloping Gertie. We also have a beautiful view of Mt. Rainier with providing a Free Shuttle to and from the World Famous Puyallup Fair Grounds, Tacoma Dome and the GRAND CENTRAL CASINO, which operates numerous events throughout the year.
- Tacoma is home to the State of Art nationally acclaimed Chihuly Glass Museum. Like Antiques? Try Downtown Tacoma's Antique Row located on Broadway. Tacoma is also home to live theater sponsored by the Tacoma Actors Guild.
- Sports? Tacoma has an AAA Class Professional Baseball Team the Tacoma Rainiers.
- Seattle is home to the Super Sonics (N.B.A.), Seahawks (N.F.L.) Mariners (M.L.B.), Storm (W.N.B.A.), Sounders (M.L.S.).
- All time Fun at the Famous 3 Flags "ENCHANTED VILLAGE" and "WILDWAVES" a Full Water and Theme Park is located 15 minutes North of our Howard Johnson's Hotel in Federal Way, Washington.
- As a Two Diamond rated AAA property and receiving the Howard Johnson's President's Award, Quality of Excellence and the Gold Metal Awards exemplifies our mission to exceed your expectations as one of Howard Johnson's friendliest and newest built hotels which will make you feel right at home in our spacious rooms!
- We have also received a National Crime Free Award from the City of Lakewood along with the United Way Gold Five Year Award.
- New for 2004: Deluxe Complimentary Continental Breakfast served in bed! Providing you are willing to take your loved one's breakfast to your room and handle your chore as lovingly as our commitment to make your stay as comfortable as humanly possible! How Romantic! We have offered a service like this since our opening in May 2001 while providing a Pet Friendly Property with two Dog Runs and Free Dog Sitting services.
- While Staying at Howard Johnson Express Inn you can enjoy complimentary passes to the world class facility that the Lakewood YMCA has to offer which includes:
- Pools, Lap, Therapy (Jetted Hot Tub) Instructional
- 2 Gyms
- Free Weights
- Cybex Equipment
- Cardio Equipment
- Treadmills, Stair Climbers
- Elliptical Cross Trainers
- Rowers
- Nordic Tracks
- Circuit Training Classes
- Kickboxing
- Yoga/Pilates
- Dry Heat Saunas
- Step Cycling Classes - etc.
- All of our rooms feature:
- Free Local Calls
- In Room Coffee Maker
- In Room Iron and Full-sized Ironing Boards
- In Room Micro/Fridges
- In Room Hair Dryers
- 25" Color Stereo Remote Controlled TV's
- 7 HBO stations and Fox News/Sports Network
- In Room Safes
- Alarm Clock Radios
- Voice Mail and Data Ports
- Electronic Door Locks
Guest Rooms & Amentities
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- No Smoking Rooms
- Pets Allowed
- Television with Cable
- Roll in Showers
- Jacuzzi tubs
- Microwaves and Refrigerators
Driving Directions
- North
I-5 south; exit 127 westbound to south Tacoma Way; turn left and head south 3/4 mile; turn right on Sharondale St. S.W - South
I-5 North; Exit 127 westbound to south Tacoma Way. Turn left and head south 3/4 mile. Turn right on Sharondale St. S.W. - East
I-90 to I-5 south, see north directions. - Sea-Tac
Follow signs to I-5 south; See north directions.
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